Heistercamp's locking system

gatheredinsong · May 29

Does anyone use Heistercamp straps with their two piece locking system? How secure is it?

I'm thinking of getting one of their webbing straps as it will match a guitar nicely, but I'm concerned about not being able to use my standard Grolsch rings!

Thanks

stickyfiddle · May 29

I haven't used it as like you I'm a diehard Grolsch guy. But it looks good for anyone who doesn't like the Grolsch thing

mrkb · May 29

I’ve got a few, looked to work well - but I use schallers, so I’ve cut the second tab off with scissors.

gatheredinsong · May 29

stickyfiddle said:

I haven't used it as like you I'm a diehard Grolsch guy. But it looks good for anyone who doesn't like the Grolsch thing

Agree, it does look neat, just wondering if it is as secure.

I guess cutting off the underneath tab is always an option if I'm not convinced, thanks @mrkb ;

mrkb · May 29

The extra tags are good quality leather so cut easily with good scissors.

WindmillGuitars · May 29

@gatheredinsong It's very secure - no issues.

gatheredinsong · May 29

Good to know, that looks sufficiently neat.

Thanks for chipping in @WindmillGuitars ;

Unless anyone turns up with a horror story, I may have been convinced

TimmyO · May 29

I have one of those Heistercamp ‘Catalyst’ straps - it works well - you 100% won’t need the grolsch washer.

If you mean that you really like the washer and want to keep using it, no reason to get the Catalyst in the first place.

They are nowhere near as chunky and ‘nice’ feeling as the full fat Heistercamps (if that’s important)

abw1989 · May 30

I use their Catalyst straps all my guitars. Absolutely zero issues with them coming unstuck in the years I've had them.

I will say though the dyes Heistercamp use are a bit loose (for want a better term...!). A couple of white and grey t-shirts been donated to the rag pile due to stains over the left shoulder!

breadfan · May 30

@abw1989 That’s a bit off-putting.

Is that after a sweaty gig or even just after playing for periods at home?

abw1989 · May 30

I'm a bad practicer, I don't stand up at home when practicing

But a two hour studio practice or a gig, yeah I noticed it.

gatheredinsong · May 30

Thanks for the warning, shouldnt be an issue with the ones I'm looking at: https://www.heistercamp.co.uk/product-category/leather-guitar-straps/webbing-straps/

PAL · May 30

Grolsh rubbers are free !

maltingsaudio · May 30

PAL said:

Grolsh rubbers are free !

Or £4 for 4 from GAK!

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